De’Nena Dempsey sat surrounded by pictures, flowers and cards at her home. She clutched the red T-shirt her son Ni’Kosi Williams wore to the Florida Strawberry Festival, when he was just 3 years old. She has kept everything over the years. She’s thankful she did. Williams was shot to death, along with Danyala Smith and […]
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Plant City welcomes summer season with kickoff bash
As the summer temperatures climb into the 90s, Plant City is organizing a new event to not only welcome the summer season but also keep residents cool. Inspired by Disney’s “Frozen,” the city’s Summer Kick Off party June 6 will feature plenty of family friendly fun. The party will take place from 5 to 10 […]
Continue ReadingConstruction begins on S.R. 39 turn lane in Plant City
A city project to construct a northbound right turn at one of Plant City’s busiest intersections began last week. The work at the intersection of James L. Redman Parkway and Alexander Street East began May 27, with the relocation of Tampa Electric and Verizon utilities. The turn lane will help keep traffic flowing by directing […]
Continue ReadingStage set for Plant City dinner theater
Plant City’s Mystery Dinner Theater will return with a two-night run of “A Dangerous Night on a Desert Isle.” Shows will take place Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, at HCC John R. Trinkle Center, 1206 N. Park Road. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner is served at 6:30 p.m., and the show begins […]
Continue ReadingPlant City YMCA to honor George Banning
The Plant City Family YMCA announced last week George Banning as the recipient of its 2014 Strong Leader Award. Banning will be honored at the 12th annual Strong Leader Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the HCC Plant City John R. Trinkle Center, 1206 N. Park Road. After serving as a U.S. Air […]
Continue ReadingThree Plant City-area FFA chapters receive Premier Status
Three local school FFA chapters obtained Premier Status by the Florida FFA Association. Tomlin and Turkey Creek middle schools and Plant City High School were among the 37 schools statewide to receive the distinction. “I think that it is really important that they are recognized for their work,” said Plant City High’s FFA adviser Leigh […]
Continue ReadingFirefighters find footing in Plant City Fire Rescue
It’s been a couple of months since new firefighter-paramedics Nickolas Cantalupo and Nicolette Anciulis had their Swearing-In Ceremony. So far, they’re on fire, working to complete their orientation. For both, Plant City Fire Rescue is their first job in the public safety field. And, they’re happy to be part of the family. Nickolas Cantalupo When […]
Continue ReadingFlorida lawmakers break bread at Plant City chamber’s Eggs n’ Issues
Florida state lawmakers representing eastern Hillsborough County addressed attendees of the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs n’ Issues Legislative Breakfast June 3, at the Strawberry Festival Expo Hall. Sen. Tom Lee and Reps. Dan Raulerson, Jake Raburn and Ross Spano each shared their thoughts about the recent session. “I thought it was a […]
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s to super-size Plant City student’s art
Emily Fry just wanted to earn some extra credit in her art class at Plant City High School. Teacher Niki Carpenter told her she could earn the bonus points by entering a county-wide contest hosted by Caspers Company McDonald’s Restaurants. All she had to do was create a piece to promote voting. In a 50-minute […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 06.05.14
The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. MAY 2 DRUG PROBLEM 2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Found Narcotic Pills. Officers responded to the Loss Prevention Office in reference to officers finding a black bag, which contained unmarked blue pills. The property was turned […]
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